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Nigel Farage tells Reform UK rally in Kettering Leisure Village 'Northamptonshire is broken'
Reform UK has held a rally for candidates standing for election for North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council.
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“A beautiful soul that was too precious for this world” - mother of Louie Thorn pens tribute to her son who died in Rushton fire
The mother of a 23-year-old man who tragically lost his life in a fire in Rushton last week has penned a poignant tribute to him.
Father of ‘whirlwind’ four-year-old who died in Rushton house fire pays tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ daughter Mayci
The father of Mayci Fox, who died following a fire in Rushton on March 28 has paid tribute to his ‘wild and loving whirlwind’, saying ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do without her.’
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Developer defends 100-home plan to fund multi-million-pound restoration of Grade II listed house in Northamptonshire
A developer has explained why his 100-home plan is vital to fund a multi-million-pound restoration of a Grade II listed house in Northamptonshire.
New data reveals West Northants Council has spent £1.1 MILLION fighting parents of special needs children in court
New data reveals West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has spent over £1 million in the past four years fighting court cases against the parents of special needs children.
‘Devastated’ family of Rushton fire victims pay tribute to 'the most incredible, wonderful mum' Emma and 'the happiest little girl you could ever meet' daughter Mayci
A touching tribute has been paid to Emma Conn and her daughter, Mayci Fox, two of the victims of a house fire in Rushton on Friday, March 28.
Popular canalside pub in 'honeypot' location near Northampton up for sale for just over half a million pounds
A popular canalside pub in a ‘honeypot’ location near Northampton is up for sale for just over half a million pounds.
Here's what to expect from the roadworks at busy Northampton junction which caused two hour delays on A45 as nine-month scheme begins
Roadworks on a busy Northampton roundabout led to horrendous, two-hour queues during rush hour on the A45, and also led to delays in surrounding areas.
Delays expected at Riverside in Northampton as works underway to repair damaged traffic lights
Motorists can expect delays at Riverside in Northampton, as roadworks are underway to repair damaged traffic lights on the roundabout.
Rushton fire victims' families warn fundraising pages are against their 'express wishes'
The families of three people who died in a house fire have confirmed they do not want any fundraising pages set up in their loved ones’ memories.
VIDEO: Car crash between Hyundai and Mercedes on busy road in Northampton leaves 80-year-old man hospitalised
An 80-year-old man was taken to hospital following a serious car crash on a busy road in Northampton.
Fundraisers complete 132ft bungee jump from Scottish bridge for Northamptonshire's Animals In Need
These brave fundraisers threw themselves off a Scottish bridge to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.
Eight West Northamptonshire takeaways and other eateries rated three stars or below for food hygiene in March 2025
Eight eateries in Northampton and beyond have been rated three stars of below for food hygiene in March 2025.
Northants crisis counsellor shares ‘unprecedented increases’ in mental health struggles over half-a-decade
A Northamptonshire crisis counsellor has shared the “unprecedented increases” in mental health struggles that he has seen over the past half-a-decade.
First school-based nurseries confirmed for East Midlands - what this means for Northamptonshire parents
26 new school-based nurseries have been approved in the East Midlands, with four in Northamptonshire set to offer nursery services.
Meet this multi-award-winning private chef who prides himself on fresh and seasonal dishes
Meet this multi-award-winning private chef from Northampton, who prides himself on serving fresh and seasonal dishes to clients across the Midlands.
Firefighters leave scene of huge blaze in Northampton town centre which significantly damaged Grade II listed building
Firefighters have left the scene of a huge fire in Northampton town centre, which significantly damaged a Grade II listed building – but the road remains closed.
Homes across Northamptonshire could see new recycling bins and rules introduced as part of 'Simpler Recycling' scheme
Homes across Northamptonshire could see new recycling bins and rules introduced, as updated requirements have been set by the government.
Miles of heavy traffic heading westbound on A45 and all surrounding routes into Northampton
Drivers are battling the queues this morning with miles of chaos on and around the A45 heading into Northampton.
The John Griff Column: ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ or ‘Truth or Dare’ ?
It is a day which has been marked or referred to since the 1600s. Observed across much of Europe, it is traditionally a day of pranks, jokes and mistruths masquerading as reality. The sport of April Fools Day seems to be as much about trying to spot a prank and not fall prey to it as much as being t...